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Video Blog

“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 124

Helen and I discuss three—count ’em, three—new children’s books by and/or inclusive of lesbian and gay parents, including Donovan’s Big Day, by Lesléa Newman, author of the classic Heather Has Two Mommies. (I’ll have more on Donovan soon, so stay tuned. In brief: Definitely one worth reading and recommending to your local library.) We also […]

“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 123

This week, Helen and I discuss two recent books about lesbian moms—bestselling author Jodi Picoult’s new novel Sing You Home and Times Two, a memoir by a couple who were pregnant simultaneously. We also share one of our favorite new creative kids’ toys. (Note: I’ll have more on both books coming up here at Mombian.

“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 122

Helen and I discuss surviving the winter with kids and a new favorite museum set in the same town as one of this year’s Oscar Best Picture nominees. (And it’s not The Kids Are All Right.) Leave a comment with the names of your favorite small/middling-sized museum(s). Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 03-03-2011Uploaded by drudolph.

“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 121

Helen and I show you the connection between vampire bunnies and anti-bullying efforts. We also discuss some psychedelic kids’ movies and books we’ve been enjoying, and wonder how Disney’s Fantasia got away with being so risqué. (Topless female centaurs! In 1940! And Disney still shies away from openly gay characters, even fully clothed.) Mombian: She

“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 120

This week, Helen and I talk about Helen’s big career change and explaining it to our son. We also share our son’s love of Word Girl, ask if there are such things as “girls’ shows” and “boys’ shows,” and discuss what to do when other children try to apply such labels. Mombian: She Got Me

“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 119

After a few weeks hiatus, I’m back with a new vlog about LGBT parenting books and videos of 2010—great for holiday gifts! (Those of you who prefer your gifts guides in text could try my earlier written post.) Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 12-16-2010 Uploaded by drudolph. – Watch more LGBT videos. (If the embedded

“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 118

Helen and I share some of the things—silly and not—that we are thankful for this Thanksgiving season. Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 11-17-2010 Uploaded by drudolph. – More gay and lesbian lifestyle videos. (If the embedded video above doesn’t work for you, try it at Dailymotion.) Brought to you in partnership with After Ellen.

“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 117

Helen and I discuss homemade Halloween costumes, an excess of candy, classic and new DVDs, and swapping parental roles. Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 11-04-2010 Uploaded by drudolph. – More gay and lesbian lifestyle videos. (If the embedded video above doesn’t work for you, try it at Dailymotion.) Brought to you in partnership with After

“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 116

Helen and I dedicate our video this week to the It Gets Better project, which aims to send messages of hope to LGBTQ youth. (If the embedded video above doesn’t work for you, try it at YouTube or Dailymotion.) Brought to you in partnership with After Ellen.

“She Got Me Pregnant”: Episode 115

This week, Helen and I talk about recent excursions with our son, including a kid-friendly art museum and a Lego extravaganza—but we’re bummed we didn’t get to go learn about gay pilgrims. Mombian: She Got Me Pregnant, 09-30-2010 Uploaded by drudolph. – Discover LGBT videos. (If the embedded video above doesn’t work, try it at

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